JAILHOUSE BLUES - Free Jazz Leadsheet
A classic blues-infused jazz tune, "jailhouse blues" is known for its expressive melody and straightforward 12-bar blues form, ideal for improvisation. Its storytelling quality and rhythmic drive made it a favorite of early jazz ensembles.
Performances highlighted solo freedom, ensemble call-and-response, and swing feel, cementing its place in jazz repertoire.
The tune bridges blues tradition with jazz improvisational practice.